Opportunity Information: Apply for 05 608
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- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.049 Mathematical and Physical Sciences.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 11, 2011 and posted on Aug 31, 2005.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 15, 2011 September 15 November 15, Annually Thereafter. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity designed to support research across the full breadth of astronomy and astrophysics. It funds both single-investigator projects and collaborative efforts, and it is meant to cover a wide range of approaches, including observational work, theoretical studies, laboratory astrophysics, and archival data analyses. A key feature of the program is its flexibility: proposals are not required to be placed into a single predefined subfield, and NSF explicitly welcomes projects that cross traditional boundaries, combine multiple techniques, or span more than one area of astronomy and astrophysics.
In terms of scientific scope, AAG supports research in planetary astronomy, stellar astronomy and astrophysics, galactic astronomy, and extragalactic astronomy and cosmology, among other topics. Planetary astronomy projects can include studies of the structure and composition of planetary and satellite surfaces, interiors, and atmospheres within the Solar System, as well as investigations of small bodies like asteroids and comets, the interplanetary medium, and broader questions about the origin and evolution of the Solar System. Stellar astronomy and astrophysics topics include the Sun and other stars, stellar structure and activity, the properties and composition of single and multiple star systems, compact objects and their interactions, exoplanet formation and detection, star formation, stellar evolution, nucleosynthesis, and the atomic and molecular physics relevant to understanding stellar environments. Galactic astronomy research may focus on the Milky Way and nearby galaxies, addressing their composition, structure, and evolution, including stellar populations, star clusters, and the interstellar medium, along with the atomic and molecular constituents that shape interstellar processes. Extragalactic astronomy and cosmology projects extend to the more distant Universe, supporting studies of galaxy formation and evolution, galaxy interactions, active galaxies, quasars, large-scale structure, and cosmology broadly.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number 05-608, titled "Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants." The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development. It is associated with CFDA number 47.049 (Mathematical and Physical Sciences). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated. The estimated total funding is $30,000,000. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional clarifications included in the full announcement text.
The program historically operated with an annual submission window running from September 15 through November 15. The source information lists an original closing date tied to the September 15 to November 15, 2005 window and notes that the same window applies each year thereafter, with a listed current closing date of November 15, 2011 in the provided record. Applicants are encouraged to contact one of the program officers before submitting, especially for multi-institution collaborations, which can benefit from early discussion about fit, scope, and coordination. The additional information link points to NSF Publication 05-608, and assistance for accessing the full announcement is available through NSF Grants.gov support via email.
FAQs: NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG) Program
What is the NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG) Program?
The Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG) Program is a discretionary National Science Foundation (NSF) grant opportunity that supports research across the full breadth of astronomy and astrophysics. The program is designed to fund a wide variety of research approaches and topics rather than limiting proposals to a narrow set of predefined subfields.
What is the official funding opportunity number and title?
The opportunity is listed as Funding Opportunity Number 05-608 and is titled "Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants."
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 47.049 (Mathematical and Physical Sciences).
How much funding is available in total?
The estimated total funding listed for the program is $30,000,000.
Does the AAG Program require cost sharing or matching funds?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the provided information.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications that may be included in the full announcement text.
What kinds of projects does AAG fund?
The program supports both single-investigator projects and collaborative efforts. It is intended to cover a wide range of approaches, including observational work, theoretical studies, laboratory astrophysics, and archival data analyses.
Do proposals need to fit into a single predefined subfield?
No. A key feature of AAG is flexibility: proposals are not required to be placed into a single predefined subfield. NSF explicitly welcomes projects that cross traditional boundaries, combine multiple techniques, or span more than one area of astronomy and astrophysics.
What scientific areas are within scope for AAG?
The program supports research across planetary astronomy, stellar astronomy and astrophysics, galactic astronomy, and extragalactic astronomy and cosmology, among other topics.
What topics are included under planetary astronomy for this program?
Planetary astronomy can include studies of the structure and composition of planetary and satellite surfaces, interiors, and atmospheres within the Solar System. It can also include investigations of small bodies such as asteroids and comets, the interplanetary medium, and broader questions about the origin and evolution of the Solar System.
What topics are included under stellar astronomy and astrophysics?
Stellar topics include the Sun and other stars, stellar structure and activity, properties and composition of single and multiple star systems, compact objects and their interactions, exoplanet formation and detection, star formation, stellar evolution, nucleosynthesis, and the atomic and molecular physics relevant to understanding stellar environments.
What topics are included under galactic astronomy?
Galactic astronomy research may focus on the Milky Way and nearby galaxies, addressing their composition, structure, and evolution. This can include stellar populations, star clusters, and the interstellar medium, along with the atomic and molecular constituents that shape interstellar processes.
What topics are included under extragalactic astronomy and cosmology?
Extragalactic and cosmology projects extend to the more distant Universe and can include studies of galaxy formation and evolution, galaxy interactions, active galaxies, quasars, large-scale structure, and cosmology broadly.
Are interdisciplinary or cross-boundary proposals encouraged?
Yes. NSF explicitly welcomes projects that cross traditional boundaries, combine multiple techniques, or span more than one area within astronomy and astrophysics.
Does AAG support collaborative or multi-institution projects?
Yes. AAG funds collaborative efforts, including multi-institution collaborations.
Is there any recommendation to contact NSF before submitting a proposal?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to contact one of the program officers before submitting, especially for multi-institution collaborations, which can benefit from early discussion about fit, scope, and coordination.
What is the typical submission window for proposals?
The program historically operated with an annual submission window running from September 15 through November 15.
What closing dates are listed in the provided record?
The source information lists an original closing date tied to the September 15 through November 15, 2005 window. It also notes that the same window applies each year thereafter, with a listed current closing date of November 15, 2011 in the provided record.
Where can applicants find the full announcement text?
The additional information link points to NSF Publication 05-608, which is the referenced source for the full announcement.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Assistance for accessing the full announcement is available through NSF Grants.gov support via email, as noted in the provided information.
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